Mauritius in March
Published · The Villa Mauritius
March has the warmest sea of the year, around 28 °C off Grand Baie, and the rains start to ease after February. It is still hot and humid, and still cyclone season, but the crowds of the European winter holidays have gone home.
01
The weather in March
At the northern weather station of Pamplemousses, a few kilometres inland, the March averages are 30.6 °C by day and 21.7 °C at night, 159 mm of rain over 15 days with at least 1 mm, and 7.6 hours of sunshine a day. Mont Choisy has no station of its own: it lies between this station and the drier west coast. The sea averages about 28.4 °C off Grand Baie.
March is part of the official cyclone season, from 1 November to 15 May. Most weeks pass without a cyclone; when one approaches, the weather service issues warnings in stages and the island stops for a day or two. Travel insurance covers it.
| Day temperature | 30.6 °C |
|---|---|
| Night temperature | 21.7 °C |
| Rain (Pamplemousses station) | 159 mm, 15 rainy days |
| Sunshine | 7.6 h a day |
| Sea at Grand Baie | 28.4 °C |
| Cyclone season | Yes (1 November to 15 May) |
| Golf | Still hot: early mornings are pleasant, afternoons humid. |
02
What to do in Mauritius in March
12 March is Independence and Republic Day, with flags everywhere and ceremonies in Port Louis. Holi, the festival of colours, is celebrated in Hindu villages in March. In 2027 Maha Shivaratree falls on 6 March and Eid-ul-Fitr on 10 March; in 2026 Ougadi, the Telugu new year, is on 19 March. The warm water makes March a very good month for snorkelling at Trou aux Biches and for a catamaran day to the northern islands.
03
Public holidays and events in March
The dates that change the rhythm of the island this month, from the official lists of the Government of Mauritius.
- 6 March 2027: Maha Shivaratree (public holiday)
- 10 March 2027 and 21 March 2026: Eid-ul-Fitr (public holiday, subject to the moon)
- 12 March: Independence and Republic Day (public holiday)
- 19 March 2026: Ougadi (public holiday)
04
Crowds and prices in March
In March 2025 the island received 113,472 visitors: an average month for visitors (9th of 12). At the villa, March is mid season (1,800 € a night, 5 nights minimum): see rates and availability.
Staying in Mont Choisy
The Villa Mauritius is a private four-suite villa for eight guests inside the Mont Choisy Le Golf estate, a few hundred metres from the first tee and three minutes from the beach.
FAQ
Questions about this
Is March a good time to visit Mauritius?
Yes, especially for swimming and snorkelling: the sea is at its warmest. The weather is still humid and it is cyclone season.
What is the weather like in Mauritius in March?
In the north, about 31 °C by day and 22 °C at night, 159 mm of rain over 15 days at the Pamplemousses station and 7.6 hours of sunshine a day.
How warm is the sea in Mauritius in March?
About 28.4 °C on average off Grand Baie, in the north.
Is March cyclone season in Mauritius?
Yes. The official cyclone season runs from 1 November to 15 May. Most weeks pass without a cyclone, and the weather service warns several days ahead.
